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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Patriotic Party Jello Snacks

The 4th of July, the national day of the United States, is a little more then two weeks away. It commemerates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. We are officially in patriotic mode. Blogs are popping up with red, white and blue ideas everywhere. What a fun and wonderful day to celebrate. I am on a jello kick lately and my son and I made these little patriotic treasures today.

Supplies:

Baby food jars

Red, blue, and white spray paint

Red and blue jello

Strawberries and blueberries

Twine

Miniature flags

Whipped topping

Two boxes of jello will make 12 jars. We started with the blue jello. Follow the instructions on the jello box and fill the baby jars 1/3 full. I dropped a few blueberries in each jar. Let chill for 4-5 hours.

After, the blue jello set, we added sliced strawberries in each jar. Follow the directions to make red jello and pour equivalent portion in jars. Note: Jars should now be 2/3 full. Chill for 4-5 hours.

In the meantime, we spray painted the baby food jar lids with red, white, and blue.

Top each jar with whipped topping (Cool Whip). Another fun option would be mini marshmallows.

We tied a piece of twine around each lid and slid a decorative flag through the twine.

These little desserts would be perfect for kids or even adults at a 4th of July party. Enjoy!!

I love this idea. My two boys would eat this up in a second, and it is so pretty! I shared a link to your blog and this recipe on my Friday Favorites features that I posted today. Thank you for such a delicious idea!

Wow this is such a cute and colorful dessert. I love the way you used the baby food jars and painted the lids and adding the twine was very creative. Loved this post! I'm your newest follower and would love to see you at my place. Have a lovely weekend!~Poppy

I am probably a weirdo for asking, but when you say that two boxes fill 12 jars, do you mean one each of red and blue or two each of red and blue jello? DERP. I just want to make sure I have enough jars. Thanks! :)

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Welcome! Thanks for visiting. I am a wife, mother of two small boys, and a nurse. I enjoy crafts, activities, and just experimenting in general. My true love is quilting but that is always a big endeavor. Therefore, I am always up for creating short and simple crafts for myself, gifts, and for my kids to participate in. I find true joy in just small attempts at creativity!